Question 1

What was the projected growth rate for real per capita health expenditure in Canada's public sector for 2025, indicating a rebound from the previous year's decline?

Accepted Answer

0.6%

Question 2

Which Canadian health tech segment experienced the most significant drop in venture funding amounts in 2024, by approximately 90%?

Accepted Answer

AI in drug development and research

Question 3

In 2024, what was the estimated total economic contribution of Canada's innovative pharmaceutical industry, marking a significant increase over the previous year?

Accepted Answer

$18.4 billion

Question 4

According to a January 2025 report, what was the estimated value of Canada's medical devices market (excluding in vitro diagnostics) in 2024?

Accepted Answer

US$10.06 billion

Question 5

What was the estimated cost to the Canadian economy in 2024 due to the mismatch between skilled worker supply and demand, impacting aggregate productivity growth?

Accepted Answer

$2.6 billion, reducing productivity by 0.1 percentage points

Question 6

In 2025, what is the projected total health care spending in Canada, and what percentage of Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) is it anticipated to represent?

Accepted Answer

$399 billion, representing 12.7% of GDP

Question 7

Which segment led Canada's pharmaceutical market in terms of revenue share in 2024, driven by demand for treatments for chronic and complex conditions?

Accepted Answer

Prescription drugs

Question 8

In 2024, what was the total value of venture capital investment in Canada's life sciences companies, and how did it compare to the previous year?

Accepted Answer

$1.57 billion, comparable to pandemic levels

Question 9

Which two Canadian provinces were noted for having the lowest growth rates in health expenditure in 2025, at 3.3%?

Accepted Answer

Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec

Question 10

What percentage of Canadian healthcare costs were covered by the private sector in 2024, comprising out-of-pocket costs and private insurance?

Accepted Answer

28.8%

Question 11

In 2024, Canada's life sciences sector had over 3,800 active companies. Which province is identified as the nation's hub, accounting for nearly 40% of these companies?

Accepted Answer

Ontario

Question 12

What was the projected average health benefits cost trend for 2025 in Canada, an increase from the previous year?

Accepted Answer

7.4%

Question 13

Which medical device business segment represented the largest portion of Canada's medical device market in 2024, at 19.5%?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic imaging

Question 14

What is the projected CAGR for Canada's telehealth market from 2025 to 2029, indicating rapid expansion?

Accepted Answer

37%

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